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Mara previously served as Fiji's first and only chief minister, from 20 September 1967 (while Fiji still was a British colony). Mara's first term as prime minister lasted until 13 April 1987. He returned to the office for the second term on 5 December 1987, serving until 2 June 1992. As of 2014, Mara is the longest-serving prime minister of Fiji.
Pages in category "Prime ministers of Fiji" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
This article lists the heads of state of Fiji, from the establishment of the Kingdom of Fiji in 1871 to the present day. Currently, the head of state of Fiji is the president of the republic, appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the Constitution of 2013. [1] The current president is Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.
The Cabinet of Fiji is a Government body of Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister of Fiji and responsible to the Parliament of Fiji. The Cabinet's constitutional basis is sections 90 to 96 of the 2013 Constitution of Fiji. [1] Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister as chair and a number of Ministers. [2]
Prime Ministers and other national leaders, however, are not. Ah Koy, James, Minister of Finance (1990s), Senator (2001–present). Ali, Ahmed (1938–2005), several times a cabinet minister. Baba, Tupeni, Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000); founder of the New Labour Unity Party; Bale, Manoa, former Cabinet Minister (1999–2000) Fiji Labour ...
The Fijian Government exercises the executive functions and powers within the Republic of Fiji. This article lists spans of government ministries under a prime minister. [1] The distinctive periods of these ministries consist of post-independence, post-2000 Coup d'état, and post 2006 Coup d'état.
In the 2022 Fijian general election, FijiFirst won a plurality but was unable to form a government, meaning Bainimarama ceased to be prime minister after 16 years of rule, making him the second-longest serving Prime Minister of Fiji after Kamisese Mara. He was succeeded by the leader of the 1987 Fijian coups d'état, Sitiveni Rabuka.
He was democratically elected as Prime Minister of Fiji, serving from 1992 to 1999, and again in 2022, leading a three-party coalition. He also served as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs from 1999 to 2001, and later as Chairman of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council from 2001 to 2008.